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Vision and GIS Case Studies

In 2006, California voters approved Proposition 84, providing the state $400 million for new and revitalized parks.TPL developed an allocation system based on where parks are needed most in order to guarantee that Proposition 84 provides the greatest possible public benefit. download pdf

In 1994, The Trust for Public Land (TPL) signed an agreement with the City of Chattanooga to implement the city’s Greenways Master Plan. The plan called for nearly 100 miles of trails and winding walkways along the edge of the Tennessee River and the ridges that surround the community. download pdf

The Trust for Public Land partnered with the Deschutes Land Trust, city administrators, and local parks and recreation departments to create a comprehensive plan to prioritize lands for conservation and recreation. download pdf

The Trust for Public Land worked with Jefferson Parish to create a Greenprint that identified areas where new parks could meet gaps in recreational services, create an interconnected system of walking and biking trails, improve access to the waterfront, and protect and restore wetlands outside the levee system. download pdf

The Trust for Public Land created a Green Community Mapping Project using cutting-edge GIS mapping technology to show how many children and teenagers in Kalamazoo lack opportunities for outdoor play. download pdf

The Lower Meramec River Basin was identified as an ideal location for a pilot project to demonstrate how forest land protection and management in watersheds can protect drinking water supplies. download pdf

In partnership with the North Shore Community Land Trust, The Trust for Public Land identifed lands critical for agriculture, natural habitat, water quality, and view planes while improving recreation access and preserving places of cultural and historic importance.download North Shore greenprint brochuredownload full report pdf

The Gateway integrates spatial data and facilitates collaboration to aid in planning and conservation, allowing cities and towns to share information and resources across jurisdictional boundaries. download pdf

The Trust for Public Land partnered with the Penobscot Valley Council of Governments, the Bangor Land Trust, and the 12 towns to create the Penobscot Valley Community Greenprint, which identified and prioritized regional values and conservation opportunities. download pdf

The Trust for Public Land partnered with the Quinault Indian Nation to develop a comprehensive conservation strategy that includes Greenprinting, funding strategies, real estate training, and landowner outreach. download pdf

The Trust for Public Land's GIS team developed maps that revealed a startling lack of parkland in Council District 2, an area in the central/northeast part of Santa Ana, the country's eighth-most densely populated city. download pdf

The Trust for Public Land and a technical team of local and state experts developed a GIS-based model that identifies the lands within the Tualatin River watershed most important for conserving water quality—including restoration sites. download pdf

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Working from more than 30 offices nationwide, The Trust for Public Land offers a range of services to meet the conservation needs of the 21st century. We help communities raise funds, conduct research and planning, acquire and protect land, and design and renovate parks, playgrounds, trails, and gardens.